New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

David Clinton

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1983
Admitted
43
Years in bar
1946003
NY reg #

The record in one line

David Clinton has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

43 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1946003
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

David Clinton has carried New York bar registration 1946003 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under David Clinton,Esq, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11238. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 43 years, David Clinton has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

David Clinton's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

43 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

How David compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, David Clinton is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

43 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

The 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

65.6%65.8%66%66.2%66.4% Statewide, all years1983 class 66.2% 65.7% ▼ -0.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1946003
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
David Clinton,Esq
County
Kings
ZIP Code
11238
Phone
(917) 648-6211

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David Clinton's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.

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Before you rely on this record

David Clinton's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is David Clinton licensed?

David Clinton is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David Clinton admitted to the bar?

David Clinton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did David Clinton go to law school?

David Clinton attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does David Clinton work for?

David Clinton is associated with David Clinton,Esq in Brooklyn, NY.

Is David Clinton in good standing?

Yes, David Clinton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.